PGG-glucan
PGG-Glucan
PGG-Glucan (pronounced: P G G - glu·can /ˈglo͞okən/) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide that is derived from the cell walls of baker's yeast. It is known for its immunomodulatory properties and is used in various medical applications.
Etymology
The term "PGG-Glucan" is an abbreviation for "Poly-[1,6]-D-glucopyranosyl-[1-3]-D-glucopyranose glucan". The term "glucan" is derived from "glucose", as glucans are polymers of glucose.
Function
PGG-Glucan is known to stimulate the immune system by enhancing the body's response to infection and disease. It does this by activating the complement system, a part of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism.
Related Terms
- Polysaccharide: A type of carbohydrate that consists of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.
- Immunomodulatory: Refers to the ability to modify or regulate the immune system.
- Complement system: A part of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism.
- Phagocytic cells: Cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PGG-glucan
- Wikipedia's article - PGG-glucan
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